AP reports climate change squeezing white truffle harvests across Europe
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The Associated Press documented declining and smaller truffle yields in Italy's Piedmont region and in Croatia's oak forests, attributing the trend to years of drought, heat and erratic rainfall, with scientists warning the truffles' suitable habitat is shrinking.
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“Drought, a lack of rainfall and high temperatures have a significant impact on both the quantity and quality of truffles.”
Armin Mesic
Antonio DegiacomiPresident, Italy's National Centre for Truffle StudiesAxel IbertiPresident, Alba International White Truffle FairTino MaroloTruffle hunter ('trifolau') near AlbaPetar AlebicTruffle hunter near Zagreb, CroatiaArmin MesicMycologist, Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Croatia
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